Jackson
Morning News
Thursday, July 10th, 2025
Good morning, Jackson. Here's your local news at a glance for Thursday, the 10th of July.
COMMUNITY NEWS
- ➤ The Salvation Army Jackson Corps will launch its Stuff the Bus campaign at participating Walmart stores in Jackson and nearby towns starting on July 19, as shoppers can donate school supplies to help children in need on select Saturdays until July 26. Donations will remain local—directly benefiting students through school district and community organization partnerships. WYN 106.9
- ➤ The Jackson Animal Care Center will host the 2025 Pets Rock! Fest on July 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Jackson Fairgrounds—this event will raise funds for its low-cost spay and neuter program that provided over 5,000 surgeries in the past four years. The festival will offer food, music and vendors—giving pet owners a fun day while supporting essential animal care services. WNBJ 39
CULTURE NEWS
- ➤ The annual Jackson Sings the Gospel event returns with four nights of praise — featuring acts like Triumphant Quartet, The Hoppers, Gold City and Karen Peckner River. Shows begin at 7 p.m. with matinees at 1 p.m. on Thursday and Friday — Saturday includes a National Gospel Music Search at 10 a.m., and tickets are available at the Carl Perkins Civic Center box office. WBBJ TV
- ➤ Hub City Theatre Company will show the musical The Last Five Years this August at Turntable Coffee on East Main Street — with performances on August 1 at 7:30 p.m., August 2 at 7:30 p.m., and a matinee on August 3 at 3 p.m., telling the story of rising novelist Jamie and struggling actress Cathy through five years of their lives. WNBJ 39
- ➤ The Waiting band will celebrate its 30th anniversary on July 25 at Hub City Brewing at 250 West Main Street in Jackson from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m.—the event will feature surprise guest appearances and rare on-stage collaborations with proceeds benefiting The Carl Perkins Center for abused and neglected children. WNBJ 39
GOVERNMENT NEWS
- ➤ The Tennessee Highway Patrol held a recruitment event in Jackson and is accepting applications until July 14. Candidates must have a valid driver license, a clean record, and a willingness to serve—those with law enforcement experience will complete 11 weeks of lateral training with a starting pay of $71,820 (or 17 weeks of basic training with a start of $68,724) and an extra $10,000 for Shelby County placements. WBBJ-TV
- ➤ Jackson received a 2025 AARP Community Challenge grant to launch an Accessory Dwelling Unit Design Competition aimed at creating affordable housing options for residents 50 and older by accepting design submissions from students and professionals in the coming months — the three winning designs will result in pre-approved ADU plans available for public use. WYN 106.9
SPORTS NEWS
- ➤ Haywood alumnus Jaylen Lewis will host his second annual Football Camp to help young players build their football skills +more details on the camp schedule and location will be shared soon+. WYN 106.9
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Jeff & Sheri Easter Concert
6-10 p.m. — Carl Perkins Civic Center — Tickets available — Experience the soulful sounds of GRAMMY® nominated gospel duo Jeff & Sheri Easter.
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Cheerleader America USA Competition
All day — Carl Perkins Civic Center — Check website for details — Join the excitement as cheer teams compete in Jackson for Season 3.
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Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp at Jackson Rockabillys
7:00-8:30 p.m. — Jackson Rockabillys Stadium — Tickets available — Cheer for the hometown team as they face off against the Illinois Valley Pistol Shrimp.
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Jackson Rockabillys vs. Cape Catfish
7-8:30 p.m. — Jackson Rockabillys Stadium — Cost not specified — Cheer for Jackson's hometown team as they take on the Cape Catfish.
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A Night of Celebration with Dottie Peoples
5-7 p.m. — Macedonia Baptist Church — Free entry — Experience a soul-stirring celebration of faith and family with the Gospel trailblazer, Dottie Peoples.
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Dorothy in the Land of Oz
7 p.m. — Ned R. McWherter West Tennessee Cultural Arts Center — $25 each — Experience a dazzling family-friendly ballet adventure down the Yellow Brick Road.
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5th Annual Giraffe Awards
4-10:30 p.m. — Carl Perkins Civic Center — Ticketed event — An elegant evening honoring heroes in behavioral health with dinner, live music, and dancing.
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